There are days when you find yourself torn between staying home and setting out to travel. Staying home brings a sense of peace … the comfort of familiar walls, a warm cup of coffee while still in your pyjamas, and the gentle rhythm of daily life. It’s where you can rest, reflect, and feel grounded….
Tag: Travels
Ancient Rome
The theme for this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge from Sofia is Ancient. When I hear that word, the first place that comes to mind is the Colosseum (constructed between 70 and 72 AD) and the Arch of Constantine (constructed between 312 and 315) which stands right beside it.
Ceramics in Monochrome
The host for Monochrome Madness this week is Brian from Bushboy’s World, and he has chosen “Ceramics” as the theme. Ceramics have been an important part of human life for thousands of years. Made from fired clay, they can be shaped in many ways and decorated with colourful glazes. And today I am sharing some ceramic pieces in…
Lugano in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. Lugano is a charming city set beside the shimmering Lake Lugano and surrounded by mountains, located in the Swiss region of Ticino, right near the border with Italy. The market in Lugano is a delight…
Autumn
This week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, hosted by Johnbo, invites us to celebrate the beauty of Autumn. No matter where you are in the world, there’s something truly magical about autumn. It’s my favourite season — and I bet I’m not alone in thinking that. In Victoria, Australia, the countryside glows in rich shades of amber,…
The Ruins in Monochrome
Sarah of Travel with Me leads us this week in Monochrome Madness Challenge with the theme of Ruins. In black and white, ruins are no longer just remnants of the past. They are symbols of endurance — quiet, solemn, and endlessly captivating. The ruins of the Colosseum in Rome stand as a powerful reminder of…
Everyone should see this…
Living in Australia, I’ve always been aware of how far away we are from the rest of the world. It often feels like only the truly determined travellers make their way down here. But just beyond our shores lies another country, equally distant yet full of wonder—New Zealand. I recently journeyed through the South Island,…
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BURGOS, SPAIN
Mt Titlis in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. Ascending Mt. Titlis, the world transforms. The funicular lifts you above the valley, and the cable car carries you closer to the peaks, where snow and rock merge in stark contrast. In monochrome, the ridges…
Symmetry in Monochrome
Symmetry in monochrome photography reveals itself everywhere—sometimes in magnificent architecture, sometimes in the smallest details. It may be the grand domes of churches, the pillars of castles, the rows of windows, or the quiet pull of an alleyway. In Melbourne, it appears in the architecture—in the arches, the bridges, and the geometry of the city…
Longing for…
To long for something is to feel that deep pull toward what isn’t here yet—a mix of hope, desire, and maybe a little ache. It’s not always about big dreams; often, it’s the small, everyday things that make life feel whole. This week, Egidio invites us to lean into the melancholic and the pensive, to…
Streetart on Utility Doors in Christchurch
I’ve mentioned in some earlier posts from my South Island trip that Christchurch has some pretty amazing murals. This time, I came across something a little different—art on utility doors all over the city. It was such a fun little surprise to spot them as I wandered around. A bonus find of a streetart and…
Lucerne in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. The River Reuss flows through Lucerne and beneath the Chapel Bridge, Europe’s oldest covered wooden bridge and the city’s iconic landmark. Across bridges and spires, monuments and lampposts, Lucerne whispers in monochrome. A Cruise through…
A window in York
In York, autumn has a way of sneaking onto windows—reds, yellows, and oranges catching the light. Makes even a simple walk become somehow magical. From our roadtrip to York, UK in 2023 for Monday Window
Queenstown Hostel Benches
Saw these benches just outside of a hostel in Queenstown New Zealand I am linking this to Jude’s Bench Challenge and for Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Challenge
Virtual Scavenger Hunt
“Creativity is a scavenger hunt. It’s your obligation to pay attention to clues, to the thing that gives you that little tweak.” – Elizabeth Gilbert Anne’s challenge this week is a ‘Virtual Scavenger Hunt’—how fun is that? I’ve been digging through my photo archives and smiling at all the memories that popped up along the…
A red window in Se do Porto
The Porto Cathedral (or Sé do Porto in Portuguese) is a Roman Catholic church right in the heart of Porto’s old town. It’s one of the city’s oldest and most important buildings. Inside, there’s a red window — small and easy to miss if you’re not paying attention, but very beautiful if you take a…
Heidelberg & Rhineland in Monochrome
On a Rhine River Cruise, with wine on one hand and a camera on the other. Enjoying the line of coloured houses and the view of some medieval castles. In the centre of Heidelberg, the university town of Germany, are these charming houses and restaurants. The Heidelberg Castle overlooks the old town. The Bruckentor or…
Tuesday Streetart: Riverside – 100
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND Christchurch is such a great city for walking, and what makes it even better are all the murals you spot along the way. When I was wandering near Riverside Market, I came across what I thought was an old vintage building. But when I looked closer, I realised the whole thing was…
Movement in Monochrome
Monochrome night shots turn lights and shadows into pure drama. Water movement shows softness, flowing gently in black and white. Daylight roads in monochrome show quiet lines and textures we often miss. For Leanne’s Monochrome Madness Challenge
Tuesday Streetart: Christchurch – 99
Rise From the Rubble’ is a mural by Brandon Warrell on Hereford Street in Christchurch, New Zealand. It’s a symbol of hope, commemorating the resilience and efforts of the Christchurch community to restore the beauty of their city after the 2011 earthquake.
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Amsterdam in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. Amsterdam is a city that often dazzles in colour—golden light on the canals, flower-filled windows, bikes in every hue, and gabled houses leaning into one another like old friends. But what happens when all that…
Leading Lines & Churches
Whenever I travel, I always find myself drawn to churches. There’s something about stepping inside—whether it’s the quiet, the history, or the light filtering through stained glass—that instantly grounds me. This week’s theme for John’s Lens Artist Photo Challenge is Lines, Colours, and Patterns. I’ve chosen to focus on leading lines in churches—a powerful visual…
Wooden Cottage in Glenorchy
Spotted this charming little cottage in Glenorchy, New Zealand —with its rusty old wheel still attached and glass windows with flower boxes spilling over with blooms. The weathered wood, the vintage vibes, and that stunning alpine backdrop make it feel like something straight out of a storybook. This is something really special. And this is…
Greeneries
Tucked away in the historic Castle District of Budapest, Koller Gallery, offers a breath of fresh air — quite literally. Each piece explores the relationship between humanity and the natural world Image taken with my then IPhone 16. Debbie’s One Word Sunday John’s Cellpic Sunday.
Paint the town (and windows) red
The Cardrona Hotel is one of New Zealand’s most beloved historic landmarks. With its vintage character, mountain backdrop, and deep roots in local history, it’s a place that captures both the eye and the imagination. Next to it is a red vintage petrol pump, windows of a red phone booth and charming old cottages. I…
Please look after this bear, thanks
Saw this in One of the windows in York.I found it so cute especially with what the tag says. Cute RED boots and rain hat too! I am linking this to Debbie’s 6WS and link number 2 for Becky’s Simply Red
Sit & Knit
Spotted these two red chairs in the town of Te Anau, NZ—right by the lake and just too cute to ignore. Te Anau’s known as the gateway to Fiordland, but honestly, it’s got its own quiet charm that makes you want to stay a little longer. The chairs had a little sign that said ‘Sit…
London in Monochrome
There’s no set theme for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge, so I’ve decided to feature monochrome shots from my travels. Monochrome scenes of London adds mood and timelessness to the city’s iconic sights. The London Eye stands still against a moody sky, while Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament glow in contrast. A red…